Installing Your Gas Water Heater; Unpacking The Water Heater - Power Flex Power VentedGas Water Heater Manual

INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATER

Consumer Information
This water heater is design-certified by CSA International
as a Category IV, non-direct vented water heater which
takes its combustion air either from the installation area or
from air ducted to the unit from the outside.
This water heater must be installed according to all local
and state codes or, in the absence of local and state
codes, the "National Fuel Gas Code", ANSI Z223.1(NFPA
54)-latest edition. Canadian installations must be
performed in accordance with CAN/CGA-B149. This is
available from the following:
CSA America, Inc.
8501 East Pleasnat Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131
National Fire Protection Agency
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Canadian Standards Association
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
Check your phone listings for the local authorities
having jurisdiction over your installation.
Consumer Responsibilities
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the
installation, operation, and maintenance of your gas water
heater and provide important safety information in these
areas.
Read all of the instructions thoroughly before attempting
the installation or operation of this water heater.
Do not discard this manual. You or future users of this
water heater will need it for future reference.
Service to the power vented system should only be
performed by a qualified service technician.
Examples of qualified service technicians include:
those trained in the plumbing and heating industry,
local gas utility personnel, or an authorized service
person.
The manufacturer and seller of this water heater will
not be liable for any damages, injuries, or deaths
caused by failure to comply with the installation and
operating instructions outlined in this manual.
If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install
this water heater, or you have difficulty following the
instructions, you should not proceed but have a qualified
service technician perform the installation of this water
heater. Massachusetts code requires this water heater to
be installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing
and Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR Section 2.00 and 5.00.
A data plate identifying your water heater can be found
next to the gas control valve/thermostat. When referring to
your water heater, always have the information listed on
the data plate readily available.
Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.

Unpacking the Water Heater

Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions,
labels, or the data label from outside of the water heater or
on the inside of panels.
• Remove exterior packaging and place installation
components aside.
• Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation
and start-up.
• Completely read all instructions before attempting
to assemble and install this product.
• After installation, dispose of packaging material in
the proper manner.
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